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FILE: Samwu says the strike will affect services in Johannesburg, Pretoria and parts of Mpumalanga. Picture: Freeimages.com

Samwu files notice to strike

Rand Water applies for interdict to prevent strike

By Govan Whittles

Samwu served Rand Water with its intention to strike on Tuesday, warning that taps will run dry.

  • FILE: The Johannesburg Road Agency (JRA) has confirmed its workers affiliated to the South African Municipal Workers Union (Samwu) will not report for duty on Wednesday due to a strike. Picture: EWN.

    JRA confirm strike by Samwu workers

    The JRA says a task team has been negotiating with strikers and a contingency plan is in place.

    2715 days ago
  • FILE: Members of the South African Municipal Workers Union protest. Picture: Leeto Khoza/EWN.

    Scuffle breaks out at Samwu protest

    Municipal workers are calling for increased allowances and improved working conditions.

    3002 days ago
  • FILE: Samwu members march for improved wages. Picture: AFP.

    Samwu considers national strike

    As municipal workers in Cape Town prepare to strike today, wider action is also being tabled.

    3003 days ago
  • Employees affiliated to Numsa returned to work yesterday following a four-week strike. Picture: Susan Herbert/iWitness

    Gordhan tries to stabilise auto sector

    Gordhan says it’s concerning that BMW has halted its plans to expand local plant capacity.

    3227 days ago
  • South African Airways plane. Picture: AFP.

    SAA strike called off

    SAMWU says strike action by its members at SAA has been called off.

    3292 days ago
  • Members of South African Municipal Workers’ Union (Samwu) protesting outside Metro Bus depot in Braamfontein, Johannesburg on 9 July 2013. Picture: Leeto Khoza/EWN

    Samwu unaware of assault

    Samwu says it is unaware of an incident where a non-striking Metrobus driver was assaulted.

    3317 days ago
  • The Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality has secured an interdict to prevent a Samwu strike. Picture: EWN

    Court interdicts Samwu strike

    The Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality has secured an interdict to prevent a Samwu strike.

    3339 days ago
  • Municipal workers march for better wages and housing allowances.

    Numsa, Samwu to march through JHB

    Johannesburg traffic will be affected by two sets of marches by Samwu and Numsa members.

    3573 days ago
  • Members of the JPMD are threatening to stay away from work because they are unhappy about new shifts.

    JMPD threatens to strike

    Members of the JPMD are threatening to stay away from work because they are unhappy about new shifts.

    3580 days ago
  • FILE PICTURE: Protesters burn bins during a municipal workers protest in Cape Town on 16 August 2011. Picture: Sapa

    Samwu will ‘definitely’ embark on a strike

    SA Municipal Workers’ Union said it will go on strike by next week.

    3588 days ago
  • Municipal workers on strike. Picture: EWN.

    Samwu files notice for nationwide strike

    As SA struggles with strikes in various sectors, municipal workers could embark on industrial action next.

    3591 days ago
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